BREAKFAST
First things first: the old morning boost cup of Organic Green Tea.
My legs are aching from the weights machines I did on Monday. But it's a good hurt, and it scored me a massage with my man. I'm looking forward to trying weights again today. Can't wait to feel improvements in my muscular strength.
My legs are aching from the weights machines I did on Monday. But it's a good hurt, and it scored me a massage with my man. I'm looking forward to trying weights again today. Can't wait to feel improvements in my muscular strength.
I had grilled an Organic Grass-Fed Sirloin Burger for my hubby-to-be's lunch a couple of days ago. Unfortunately (for his insides) he's been subsisting on leftover Superbowl KFC since Sunday. I thought I'd better eat the damn thing before it went to burger heaven.
I don't usually do heavy meats at 6am, but it slid down surprisingly well with a slice of pear and a spoonful of Raspberry Carob Oatmeal.
I'm up early to do the Tracy Anderson Method Mat again. Stretching first thing in the morning enlivens my body and sets me up for a strong day ahead. I must admit, I am tired. I must start going to sleep earlier than 11pm. I need my 8 hours.
I don't usually do heavy meats at 6am, but it slid down surprisingly well with a slice of pear and a spoonful of Raspberry Carob Oatmeal.
I'm up early to do the Tracy Anderson Method Mat again. Stretching first thing in the morning enlivens my body and sets me up for a strong day ahead. I must admit, I am tired. I must start going to sleep earlier than 11pm. I need my 8 hours.
LUNCH
I had some Licorice Spice tea about a hour before lunch. This stuff is actually not on my favorites list at all. It has a strong sarsparilla taste that I can't stand. But it's naturally sweet and probably has a few health benefits. Once this packet is gone, I am done for good.
I usually make double dinner so I've got a serving for lunch at work the next day. It saves me thinking and preparing an entirely separate meal.
Today's lunch is a repeat of last night's dinner. Organic Spinach and Feta Chicken Sausages with Balsamic Chili Cottage Cheese and Stirfried Veggies.
Today's lunch is a repeat of last night's dinner. Organic Spinach and Feta Chicken Sausages with Balsamic Chili Cottage Cheese and Stirfried Veggies.
AFTERNOON SNACK
Tazo's Passion Tea is much better than Stash's Licorice Spice.
Thanks to work committments, I went to the gym an hour earlier than usual today (1pm) and I am struggling to make it to 4pm for my snack. I get so hungry after working out.
Herbal tea is my stave-off-hunger trick.
Thanks to work committments, I went to the gym an hour earlier than usual today (1pm) and I am struggling to make it to 4pm for my snack. I get so hungry after working out.
Herbal tea is my stave-off-hunger trick.
I lasted till 3:30pm before I had eat. I grabbed a handful of Raw Almonds. 14 to be exact ...
Half an apple ....
... and 4 slices of Applegate Turkey Bologna.
I am so passionate about Applegate Farms products I may as well be a spokesperson for the company. All their meats and frozen products are of such high quality you can't go wrong. Especially with regards to the Organic selections.
This turkey bologna, for instance, has only a few natural ingredients. Turkey, water, sea salt, spices, garlic powder and paprika. So natural and so healthy. Even better, so easy to grab as a last minute protein source.
I am so passionate about Applegate Farms products I may as well be a spokesperson for the company. All their meats and frozen products are of such high quality you can't go wrong. Especially with regards to the Organic selections.
This turkey bologna, for instance, has only a few natural ingredients. Turkey, water, sea salt, spices, garlic powder and paprika. So natural and so healthy. Even better, so easy to grab as a last minute protein source.
By 4:30pm my energy was lagging and I was extremely hungry. I'm attributing my hunger to a lack of sleep and resulting leptin issues. But I just had to eat some more. I figure this fits in with the Golden Rule to vary my calorie intake anyway. I'm not the kind of girl who can starve herself for the greater good (being thin). If I'm hungry, I must eat!
So I had half a Pink Grapefruit ....
So I had half a Pink Grapefruit ....
.... and balanced it with 2 Mozarella String Cheese Sticks. I love these things!
DINNER
I ate a handful of fresh Organic Mushrooms while preparing dinner, and then ....
Baked Apple Stuffed with Coconut Quinoa, Pecans and Butternut Squash. Served on a bed of creamy strained Greek Yoghurt.
I ate the leftover stuffing too!
Skinny Bride Mission Recipe: Core an apple and scoop out seeds with a spoon. (Don't cut right through base). Stuff with butternut squash ginger-cinnamon mash, coconut quinoa (or oatmeal) and pecans. Place in baking tray filled halfway with boiling water. Bake at 375F for 30-45 mins. Serve with a high protein tub of 2% Fage yoghurt. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon.
I ate the leftover stuffing too!
Skinny Bride Mission Recipe: Core an apple and scoop out seeds with a spoon. (Don't cut right through base). Stuff with butternut squash ginger-cinnamon mash, coconut quinoa (or oatmeal) and pecans. Place in baking tray filled halfway with boiling water. Bake at 375F for 30-45 mins. Serve with a high protein tub of 2% Fage yoghurt. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon.
PRE-BEDTIME SNACK
A glass of Milk (half 1% and half 2%)
STATS
TOTAL CALORIES: 1490
CALORIE DEFICIT: 755
EXERCISE: Walking 3mph for 40 minutes + Tracy Anderson Method Mat 60 mins + Elliptical Trainer 20 mins + Weights Machines 20 mins + Dance Aerobics 30 mins
CALORIE DEFICIT: 755
EXERCISE: Walking 3mph for 40 minutes + Tracy Anderson Method Mat 60 mins + Elliptical Trainer 20 mins + Weights Machines 20 mins + Dance Aerobics 30 mins